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Health Effects

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Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS
Primary Routes of Entry: Via respirable fibers to the lungs and respiratory system and airborne fibers to the skin and eyes.
Primary Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system, skin and eyes.
Potential Health Effects:
Acute: Mechanical irritation of the skin, eyes and upper respiratory system.
Skin Contact: There are confirmed reports of contact dermatitis.
Eye Contact: A mechanical irritant which can cause moderate to severe eye irritation.
Ingestion: Non-hazardous when ingested. Potentially a mild Irritant to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing chronic upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Skin disease such as dermatitis

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS
Results from the most recent cohort and nested case-control epidemiological studies of U.S. workers exposed to glass wool have not provided evidence of an association between exposure to fibers and risk for respiratory cancer or mesothelioma.

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS
The 2002 Monograph issued by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) removed fiber glass wool from its

First Aid:

From MSDS
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. If coughing and irritation develop, call a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water until irritation subsides, as least 15 minutes. See a physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Normal good personal hygiene practices. Wash with mild soap and warm water after each exposure.
Ingestion: Emergency procedures not normally required. May be a temporary irritant to the GI system.

From MSDS
Store in dry area. Keep area clean. Vacuum clean dust. Use a dust suppressant if sweeping is necessary.

Disposal:

From MSDS
This product is not regulated under RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations. May be disposed in landfill. If unsure, contact the local office of the USEPA, your local public health department or the local landfill regulators.